I had the tiniest engraved cuff bracelet when I was a kid. It was a simple, flat gold band about as thick as one of my fingers, and it had my name engraved on it in script. It was given to me when I was a baby, long before I was able to actually wear […]

Do you have a favorite place in the world? I have a few of them. The beach that I’ve visited every summer since I was born, the farm near the house I grew up in where I would eat ice cream and feed goats, and the town in Ireland where I studied abroad, to name

I’m a big fan of giving personalized jewelry as a gift. It’s not the type of thing people often buy for themselves, and it shows that you put thought and care into finding a gift specifically for that person. There are a few different reasons why I would give someone a three initial necklace.  Necklaces

Depending on what you’re looking for and who will be wearing it, there are a few routes you can take in the pursuit of the best two initial necklace ideas. Some will be minimalist and could work for almost anyone in any situation. Some will allow you to incorporate other details that celebrate the wearer

Six carats of glittery sunshine resting in a setting that glows around it, finding the perfect jumbo-sized diamond is a work of heart. Diamonds that are of a larger size are of a more limited quantity to purchase, so let’s find some diamond ideas for the Best Six Carat diamonds as well as some diamond

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Green is a versatile color, especially when it comes to gemstones. As a shade, green is known for calming, tranquility, and putting us in touch with nature’s force and mystery. 

A large variety of stones share this coloration. However, in this review, we’re comparing two of the finest green gems: Emerald and Jade.

Join us as we examine the makeup, history, uses, and value of these two rare and expensive gemstones. 

There are lots to cover, so let’s get started.

Main Differences Between Jade vs Emerald

The main differences between Jade vs Emerald are:

• Emerald is a gemstone, whereas jade is an ornamental mineral. 
• Jade can refer to two different minerals: nep
  

The most common thing you’ll hear when shopping for a diamond ring is the reference to the 4C’s: color, clarity, cut and carat. While other factors and terms are important, and we’ll divulge those as well, knowing the 4C’s is Diamond 101. Up until the mid-20th century, there was no standard by which to judge

When choosing a colored diamond, there’s much to consider from the color itself to whether it’s been treated or natural. There’s also supply and demand to consider. When it comes to pink diamonds, they’re considered one of the rarer diamonds and highly sought-after especially since they are used in engagement rings. This makes them an

Almost 100 years after it first appeared, it’s fair to say that Art Deco never really went away – and we’re glad for it! Be it furniture, glassware, lamps, etc. – Art Deco originals and replicas are still much in demand. The same can be said of Art Deco jewelry and, in particular, wedding bands